Paraprofessional I (4 Day School Week) - 2026-2027

Applitrack; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Applitrack in Goodyear, AZ seeks a Paraprofessional I (4 Day School Week) for 2026-2027 to assist classroom teachers and students in meeting goals and learning objectives. This role requires collaboration, one-on-one or small group support, and development of instructional materials.

The position emphasizes working with students with special needs, adherence to standards, and participation in professional development. 8.25-hour days, 10-month calendar, health benefits included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• AA Degree (or higher); or 60 college credit hours; or passing AZ Dept of Education approved Paraprofessional Exam.
• Experience working with children with special needs.
• Professional development history showing knowledge about students with special needs.
• Experience working with students at various levels of instruction.
• First Aid/CPR Certification required.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel and student data systems.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in administration, delivery, and evaluation of student instruction aligned with Academic Standards.
• Performs duties as determined by the team.
• Interprets student needs and progress to classroom teachers.
• Provides collaborative support in the classroom assisting teachers with student needs.
• Assists teachers in planning academically appropriate assignments for individual students.
• Develops instructional programs for students with special needs.
• Participates in professional development to support students with more severe needs.
• Consults with teachers about student needs and progress with IEPs.
• Assists teachers with preparation of instructional materials.
• Responds to new ideas from teachers.
• Maintains professional interactions with staff and students.
• Encourages classroom behavior standards and assists with discipline.
• Protects students and property.
• Maintains accurate records as required by policy and law.
• Provides availability to students for education-related purposes outside instructional day when requested.

Skills

Excellent communication

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA Degree or 60 college credits or AZ paraprofessional exam

First Aid/CPR Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Student data systems

Job description

Paraprofessional I (4 Day School Week) - 2026-2027 JobID: 1534

• Date Posted: 7/28/2026
• Date Available: 07/28/2026

JOB GOAL:

To assistclassroom teachers and studentsto meet classroom goals and learning objectives.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists teachers in the administration, delivery, and evaluation of the student instruction, aligning all activities, assignments, and interventions with Academic Standards.
• Perform duties as determined by the team.
• Interprets student needs and progress of students to the classroom teachers.
• Provides collaborative support in the classroom assisting teachers with the needs of their students.
• Assists teachers in the planning of academically appropriate assignments for individual students in a one on one or small group setting.
• Assists with the development of special instructional programs for students with special needs.
• Participates in professional development to effectively perform duties which are necessary for students with more severe needs (i.e., daily living skills, behavioral interventions, etc).
• Consults frequently with the teachers about the needs, suggestions, questions, problems, and progress of students with IEPs.
• Assists teachers with preparation of instructional materials.
• Responds to new ideas, methods, and suggestions from teachers.
• Demonstrates professional and flexible attitude/rapport with other staff members.
• Demonstrates appropriate interaction with the students in the classroom.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior, and assists the teachers in maintaining classroom discipline and control.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Makes provisions to be available to students for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• AA Degree (or higher); or 60 college credit hours; or passing score on AZ Dept of Education approved Paraprofessional Exam.
• Experience working with children with special needs.
• Professional development history which shows knowledge concerning students with special needs.
• Experience working with students in various levels of instruction.
• First Aid/CPR Certification required
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Computer skills in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel and student data systems.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Able to communicate effectively with staff, students, and community members.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls and use a keyboard or keypad. The employee occasionally is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk andsit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus and monitor students on the periphery.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The employee regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 8.25 hours per day, Monday-Thursday
10 Month Position (154days) Calendar
Sick/Personal Leave
Health Benefits
Participation in Arizona State Retirement (ASRS)
REPORTS TO:
Supervising Teacher & Site Principal